Welcome, stackers, to the ~Agora territory, the newest @SN vibrant space for sharing insights, experiences, and opinions about services, products and everything related with digital and physical items, goods, market and marketing. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the art of writing effective and informative reviews for products or services. Why? Because I found other sites are limited, and I'd love to use the broad and free SN borders to redefine product and service reviews as WE — plebs, cowboys, stackers, maxis and hodlers — want them to be. And either more, why waste your effort writing on a site that pay you a limited amount of sats, when you can share instead your thought and feelings with a wise community that (I believe) will be able to feel you and zap your effort accordingly. Remember, PoW never lies. So, blindly do your work, and your sats will arrive
The role of product reviews
Clients and Customers are heavily-dependent on reviews, which are often authentic articles written by real users of that service or product. So, reviews are the social proof and help build trust and loyalty. Watch'out there for scammers and spammers always trying to make profit from your humblest honesty... don't lie, and sats will fly (to you - automagically ;)
A. Choose Your Subject
Before diving in, select the product or service you want to review. It could be anything from gadgets and software to experiences or services you have personally tried or used in the past.
B. [REVIEW] Title for Item by Author + BONUS Strategy
Start your post title with the
[REVIEW] tag to clearly indicate the nature of your content for all stackers out there scrolling down the "home". I give you some ideas:- [REVIEW] Brushin' Up: Paintin' Scenes with the XYZ ArtSupplyBiz by ArtistNym.
- [REVIEW] Culinary Quest: Tastin' Delights with XYZ RecipeProcess by FamousMe.
- [REVIEW] Stargazin' with the XYZ TelescopeModel build by SpaceCompany.
- [REVIEW] Pet Palooza: Wranglin' Impressions on the XYZ PetToyModel by Producer.
... and cross-post the link into the DogsAndCats territory
- [REVIEW] Canyon Chronicles: Explorin' the XYZ HikingBoot by ShoesBrand
... and cross-post the link into the Outdoors territory
- [REVIEW] Spinnin' Yarns: Unravelin' the BookTitle by Author
... and cross-post the link into the Books territory + in case of a science book, also repost the link into the Science territory without worrying about the dupes!
Why cross-voting. Well with the territories it will be hard and difficult to find and follow anything you are interested in. Sharing the link of your post into other related territories will help other users find your review. If you prefer you can also do the inverse, share the review in the most relevant territory and post the link i the Agora, up to you! The important is to keep the Review structure as follows 👇
C. Structuring Your [REVIEW]
Structuring your product, service experience or opinions review will help all visitors and stackers learn about the way we do it here, and along the time, easily read between the line and go straight to the most interesting point. Please remember that this are just ONLY suggestions, you can copy and paste the suggested template for reference or use only a section of it. Just want to inspire you and showcase SN possibilities... you are a creative too, prove it!
IF you have any feedback about it, what does or does not work from your perspective, please share it below, and I'll consider it when re-evaluating everything to write future guide(s).Suggested Template for Product or Service Reviews in the SN space or ~Agora territory
0. Title: we already cover it i section B. 👆**
If you have 5 characters left you can also append your stars' rating at the end of the title- ★★★★★ 5 out of 5? or
- ★★★★☆ 4 out of 5?
- ...
1. Description
Begin with a brief introduction to the product or service. Mention its key features, purpose, and your initial impressions.2. PROs & CONs
Create separate sections for the positives and negatives. List key strengths and weaknesses objectively. Be specific to provide valuable insights. Ideally, if you're really into tidy up things and mastering markdown text-formatting, you can copy and paste this table below:| PROs | CONs | | --------------- | ----------------------- | | 1. Has that... | 1. Does not have that... | | 2. Offers this... | 2. Doen not offer this... | | ... | ... |
and it will be rendered like below:
| PROs | CONs |
|---|---|
| 1. Has that... | 1. Does not have that... |
| 2. Offers this... | 2. Doen not offer this... |
| ... | ... |
3. Share your Experience objectively, discuss usability, functionality, and any standout features that enhance or detract from the overall experience. Good product reviews rely on research and in-depth knowledge of the product in question. You should be able to evaluate a product’s benefits and flaws objectively, as well the ideal target audience4. Evaluate Performance and any specific aspects such as speed, efficiency, durability, or other relevant factors for that specific product or service. Back your assessments with real-world examples if possible, and share the numbers when you are able to collect them.5. Compare with Similars when applicable. I do not like to compare things; do it only if you have personally previously reviewed similar products or services in the market. Highlight what sets it apart or where it falls short.D. Adding Value with your personal touch
I. Image and VideosIncorporate images, videos, or other multimedia elements to enhance your review. They will provide additional context and engage your audience. In case, for any reason, the SN media uploader does not work, you can always search for alternatives, avoid the big 7 and try to use FOSS options like the free version of nostr.build.
II. Price and Value
So which problem it has solved for you? What was the provided intrinsic value provided? Discuss the cost of the product or service and whether it aligns with the value it offers. Consider, and when possible experience yourself, factors like warranty, customer support, or additional perks before writing any line of text. But the ed question is always: Was it worth the cost?III. Your Recommendations
Conclude with clear recommendations. What is this product or service best suited for, and under what circumstances?Closing notes
Congratulations! You're on the right way to mastering the Art of Writing impactful [REVIEW]s within the ~Agora territory. Your insights will contribute to a vibrantly informed, competitive and free community. There are no rules in the SN space, shine like you are the last full moon of the year and keep shining, keep sharing and reviewing anything you feel like is now deserving your time and efforts!
Copy and paste this template to start your [REVIEW]